Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $880 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 72/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,617,928).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 230g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $880
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 5 points higher (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 59.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $131. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $131 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (98/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (74/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.